#1C2516 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1c2516 is a shadowy lime with gray and earthy olive undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, gaming interfaces, and nature-led designs. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 15.8:1 contrast, or as a grounded supporting tone.
Questions about #1c2516
What is #1c2516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2516 is rgb(28, 37, 22), in HSL hsl(96, 25%, 12%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 41%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c2516?
#1c2516 pairs well with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, dusty gold, and soft sage; these lighter, softened hues balance its earthy olive undertones and preserve its grounded mood without making the overall palette feel harsh.
Does #1c2516 look warm or cool?
#1c2516 reads as a muted, slightly warm dark green because its olive and yellow-lime undertones give more visual weight to warmth than the grayness contributes to coolness in most lighting contexts. It feels earthy rather than crisp or blue-toned.
Is #1c2516 readable on white or black?
#1c2516 has a 15.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.